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MTB Conversion to 1x Speed

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  • 28-07-2014 3:09pm
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    .ak
    Registered Users Posts: 30,308 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    Planning on converting my Giant Talon into a 1x9 (currently 3x9) speed, or possible 1x10.

    First thing I need to do is buy a new 1x speed chain ring, and chain guide/bash guard.

    So, what chain ring to buy? Presumably I'll want something like a 32t as that's the one I use mostly on my current setup. But what about the bolt size? I have no idea how to find that out on my current bike.

    Sometime down the road I want to upgrade my rear derailleur. I read online that a short/med cage is the best to keep the chain from bouncing and also the cage won't smash off rocks then. So thinking of upgrading to a 10 speed on the rear, as the only ones with a clutch roller are 10 speed from SRAM and Shimano... I like the sound of the feature. I think with that and chainguide system upfront my chain will be bullet proof. Currently it slaps around an awful lot and falls off the front chainring a lot.

    Anyone have any experience with this kind of conversion? Think I'll just buy all the parts and get my LBS to install... but just want to get the right parts!


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    Tenzor07
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    You should go to a 1x10, with an 11-36 on the back, or get one of the expander sprockets which will give you a 40t gear at the back for steep climbs.

    Get a narrow/wide chainring, and a shimano Slx shadow plus clutch rear mech, no need for a chain guide...


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    .ak
    Registered Users Posts: 30,308 Mod ✭✭✭✭.ak


    Thanks, was pretty much what I was thinking, or else a type 2 SRAM.

    Why do you reckon no front chain guide? Was thinking something like this (as I need a bash guard anyway)

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/octane-one-evo-bash-chain-guide-2014/rp-prod110390


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    Tenzor07
    Registered Users Posts: 8,480 ✭✭✭Tenzor07


    .ak wrote: »
    Thanks, was pretty much what I was thinking, or else a type 2 SRAM.

    Why do you reckon no front chain guide? Was thinking something like this (as I need a bash guard anyway)

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/octane-one-evo-bash-chain-guide-2014/rp-prod110390

    Shimano is better imo...

    I have a clutch mech and Narrow/wide chainring and the chain has not dropped once, so you don't need the chainguide... Never found use for a bash-guard either...


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    .ak
    Registered Users Posts: 30,308 Mod ✭✭✭✭.ak


    Yeah I suppose.. I found my current front chainrings clip rocks now and again but once I move down to a 32t chainring it should give me more space.


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